Osteoarthritis
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
surgery
Home Care
pain and inflammation
taking control
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Types
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Osteoarthritis Risk Factors
Risk factors for osteoarthritis include:
Obesity
:
The greatest risk factor
Age over 50
Family history of osteoarthritis
Participation in sports
Repetitive
stress
to the joints
Joint injuries
Poor posture
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Osteoarthritis Symptoms
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Arthritis
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Back pain
Chronic back pain
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Hip pain
Joint pains
Joint swelling (multiple joints)
Knee pain
Knee pain (bilateral)
Neck pain
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Last Updated: Jun 10, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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